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Tacca

Tacca

3 cultivars

Tacca, commonly known as Bat Flowers, are striking tropical perennials celebrated for their incredibly unique and otherworldly blooms. These shade-loving plants feature large, deeply veined, elliptical leaves that emerge from a central rhizome, creating a lush, herbaceous understory habit. The true spectacle of the genus lies in its dramatic inflorescences, which possess large, wing-like bracts and long, cascading, whisker-like filiform bracteoles that closely resemble a bat in flight. Depending on the species, these bizarre flowers can range from deep purplish-black to striking white. Because they thrive in high humidity and dappled shade, Bat Flowers are highly prized as statement pieces for shaded tropical gardens, warm patios, or as rewarding indoor container specimens in brightly lit, humid conservatories.